Team Manager X 2

We have two exciting opportunities for a passionate and inspiring leaders to join the Commission's Sector Analysis Team and create positive change for Aotearoa.
- Lead a supportive, enthusiastic, and high performing team
- Use your sharp mind and keen analytical skills
- Work for an organisation driving climate action in Aotearoa

We are seeking two managers that are ready to lead and drive development of the Commission's work on Industry, transport, energy, and built environment to challenge the status quo, develop analytical and strategic insights, and engage openly with stakeholders.

**The two roles are**:

- Manager of Industry and Energy
- Manager of Transportation and Urban Systems

**Mo mātou | About us**:
He Pou a Rangi | The Climate Change Commission (the Commission) is an Independent Crown Entity established under the Climate Change Response Act 2002.
We provide independent, expert advice to the Government of Aotearoa on both mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change, and we monitor and review the Government's progress towards its emissions reduction and adaptation goals. The Commission plays a key role in developing and implementing clear and stable climate change policies in Aotearoa.
In the past two years we've provided advice on the first three emissions budgets, the direction of the first emissions reduction plan, agricultural emissions pricing, and NZ Emissions Trading Scheme settings. We are now expanding our work programme. More details can be found here: Our upcoming work » Climate Change Commission (climatecommission.govt.nz)

**Ngā Tūnga | The Role**:
The Team Manager - Will be expected to provide leadership and management oversight for the development and delivery of high-quality analysis and advice on emissions budgets, policies to reduce emissions, national risk assessments and/or other reports.

**Mō ēnei tūranga mahi | The role will involve**:

- Lead and develop a team of Analysts with differing levels of experience and seniority to deliver high quality and influential advice.
- Build a culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, challenge, and debate in the team and within the Commission.
- Frame and communicate advice in a way that recognises the needs and concerns of the audience.
- Help to shape the strategic view of the work program and bring intellectual leadership, new ideas and knowledge to the table.
- Make sound, timely decisions that keep the organisation and work moving forward.
- Lead and contribute to multiple pieces of work concurrently in a collaborative manner.
- Support other Commission staff and contribute to the expert analysis provided to the Board, taking on feedback and making enhancements to enable effective decision making.
- Engage with iwi/Māori in a manner that upholds Tikanga and recognises the Crown - Māori partnership under the Treaty of Waitangi.

**Ō pūmanawa | About you**:

- Successful record of effectively managing people, including leading through change
- In-depth experience of management issues (people, resources, systems, and processes)
- Strong knowledge and experience of a range of research, evidence, and analytical methods, including emerging and innovative approaches and frameworks.
- Significant business management knowledge and experience
- Sound judgement and awareness of the context within which advice is formulated and communicated
- Strong logic and reasoning skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions
- Highly developed communication skills, both oral and written.
- Strong understanding of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Te Ao Māori and experience engaging with Iwi/Māori
- An understanding of government processes, systems, and tools
- A relevant tertiary qualification, and post-graduate, or equivalent experience.

Recognising Te Ao Māori is a key priority for the Commission. This means we work with the Crown's Treaty partner and grow our capability and capacity to accurately reflect Māori views and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our work.